Peer Leaders by Office

Student Career Assistants (SCAs) support students with career content and work with them to create compelling application materials. Topics include: exploring majors and occupations, pursuing internships and jobs (both domestic and international), writing and editing cover letters & résumés, preparing for interviews, networking effectively, applying for funding for internships, etc. SCAs also do campus outreach through programming throughout the year. The SCA position will allow you to develop a wide range of transferable skills for your future!

Contact: Sarah Rechtzigel, Shannon Lehwald
Career Center – position description

The Gender & Sexuality Center Associates (GSCAs) are responsible for fostering campus community through programs, education, outreach, and student support as it relates to gender & sexuality and LGBTQIA+ communities. Each GSCA will hold one of our three roles: Marketing & Communications, Campus Education & Resources, and Coordination & Belonging. GSCAs will gain experience in peer education, event planning, resource management, facilitation, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and community-building.

Contact: Kalena Thwaits
Gender & Sexuality Center – position description

Becoming an Accessibility Resource Peer Leader is an opportunity to positively impact Carleton and the greater community. Our peer leaders have the opportunity to mentor and support first-year students, provide academic support to peers, promote a positive disability culture through the implementation of campus activities, and help with program development.

Contact person: Elijah Genheimer
Accessibility Resources – position description

Chaplain’s Associates (CAs) are a vital part of the team working to enhance religious diversity and deepen the spiritual and ethical life of the campus. CAs attend weekly Chapel services and staff meetings; work on special projects (e.g. discussion groups, religious road trips, meditation or prayer groups, social justice activities, etc); meet with representatives of student religious groups. CAs should be supportive of religious diversity without compromising their convictions. A Chaplain’s Associate must possess initiative, openness to the new or unfamiliar, a willingness to share and speak out about his/her/their faith, an ability to listen to others, and an eagerness to grow and learn.

Contact person: Christa Carlson, Rev. Schuyler Vogel ’07
Office of the Chaplain – position description

Within the Office of Health Promotion (OHP), Student Wellness Advocates (SWAs) utilize evidence-based public health approaches to support the well-being of Carleton students via educational programming, creation of resources, and connection to services. SWAs have broad public health responsibilities and also participate in one specific priority area based on their preferences, with the options of 1) sleep, 2) mental health, 3) sexual violence prevention, 4) sexual health and well-being, and 5) alcohol, cannabis, and other drug prevention.

Contact: Grace Espinoza
Office of Health Promotion – position description

The Office of Intercultural Life provides resources and programs on issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity. OIL centers the experiences of students of color while working collaboratively to create a campus-wide culture of understanding and authentic living. The OIL Peer Leader program supports first-year students’ smooth transition to Carleton through mentorship, social events, and skill-building workshops. OIL Peer Leaders offer new students a personal perspective on the experience of living, growing, and succeeding in the Carleton community.  

Contact Person: Edwinna Johnson
Office of Intercultural Life – position description

International Student Life provides resources and programming for international students to help provide an equitable and successful experience at Carleton. Our goal is to foster global citizens who excel inside and outside of the classroom and will represent Carleton around the world. International Peer Leaders help new international students and global nomads transition to life at Carleton, providing mentorship, friendship, and cultural support to a cohort of first-year students. Peer Leaders are expected to focus on strengthening our community that celebrates individual differences and inclusivity.

Contact person: Liz Cody
Office of International Student Life – position description

Resident Assistants (RAs) play a vital role in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic living environment at Carleton. They help create a community where students feel safe, engaged, and empowered to grow both personally and academically. RAs assist residents in adjusting to shared living spaces, promoting mutual respect, civility, and an appreciation for diversity. Through educational and social programming, they encourage meaningful connections, identity exploration, and holistic development, ensuring a positive residential experience for all.

Contact: Melaney Kamenick
Residential Life – position description

The Student Activities Office (SAO) develops and coordinates a variety of social, recreational, cultural, and developmental programs and services. In conjunction with The Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) and The Carleton Student Association (CSA), we offer and support programs and services designed to challenge beliefs, educate others, inspire the individual, entertain the soul, and create a sense of campus community and pride.

Contact person: Grace Esselman
Student Activities Office – position description

Sustainability Assistants (STAs) help to carry out campus-wide sustainability initiatives and serve as a resource for students, faculty, and staff. STAs report to Carleton’s Director of Sustainability. Each STA generally focuses on 1-2 areas of expertise, but all STAs are expected to assist with major events such as Climate Action and Earth Week planning efforts. We build sustainability literacy and support cultural and structural change at Carleton and the surrounding community.

Contact person: Demetrius Blackmon-Jimenez ’24
The Sustainability Office – position description

The TRIO peer leaders help fellow TRIO students thrive at Carleton through a variety of efforts. Peer leaders plan and coordinate many activities, mentor first-year students, and assist TRIO staff with office tasks and the lending library.

Contact person: Neil Winberg
TRIO – Student Support Services – position description